(2021-10-08). Were Pandora Papers a Controlled Leak?—Misión Verdad's William Serafino Comments. orinocotribune.com The Pandora Papers are a controlled leak that does not take aim at the system that privileges US and UK interests, explained William Serafino, a researcher at the Samuel Robinson Institute. | For Serafino, a Venezuelan political scientist, this new case of the Pandora Papers, that recently linked world political leaders and celebrities accused of trying to hide their fortunes in infamous tax havens, constitutes a controlled leak in that "it touches intermediate sectors of the transnational elite" but does not point out "the true root of the problem, which is the system of incentives and privileges that the United…
(2021-10-08). What Does India Get Out of Being Part of 'The Quad'? counterpunch.org The recent Quad leaders meeting in the White House on September 24 appears to have shifted focus away from its original framing as a security dialogue between four countries, the United States, India, Japan and Australia. Instead, the United States seems to be moving much closer to Australia as a strategic partner and providing it with nuclear submarines. Supplying
(2021-10-08). India to provide pittance in "compensation" to families of COVID-19 dead. wsws.org The Modi government's compensation scheme is a cruel sham. The families of the vast majority of the 5 million Indians whose deaths are attributable to the pandemic will never receive the paltry 50,000 rupee (US$671) payment.
(2021-10-08). Immigrant Rights Rally in Front of White House Leads to Arrests. latinorebels.com Hundreds of protesters turned up at Lafayette Square in front of the White House on Thursday for a midday "escalation rally" for immigrant rights. Dozens were arrested.
(2021-10-08). Want a Working Democracy? Try Democratizing Work. counterpunch.org Google's well-known motto, "Don't be Evil," might imply the company expects employees will use their moral compass. Then again, maybe not. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reviewed a case regarding Google's termination of several employees for applying their conscience at work. What the NLRB decides will have major implications for workplace rights. But
(2021-10-08). International Observers Take Part In Venezuelan Electoral Drill. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) President Pedro Calzadilla announced that the Latin American Council of Electoral Experts (CEELA) and the Carter Center will send observers to the electoral drill to be held on Sunday. | RELATED: | Around 3,232 public officials will participate in this drill, which will be held from 7: 00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. (local time) at 1,336 polling stations located in 333 municipalit…
(2021-10-08). No retreat from elimination! The New Zealand and international working class must fight to stamp out COVID-19! wsws.org The working class must oppose the Ardern government's plan to "transition" away from a strategy of elimination, which threatens to allow COVID-19 to spread throughout the country, killing thousands of people.
(2021-10-08). Sleep disorder linked to neurodegeneration aim of NIH-funded grant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org International team seeks hidden signs of brain damage in REM behavior disorder ROCHESTER, Minn. — People with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder act out their dreams. While sleeping safely in bed, for example, they might throw up their arms to catch an imaginary ball or try to run from an illusory assailant. Such actions are more than just a nuisance. People with the disorder have a 50% to 80% chance of developing a…
(2021-10-08). Article 5: U.S. dispatches warplanes for NATO interoperability drills in Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles arrive in Greece for Castle Forge U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, arrived at Larissa Air Base, Greece, in support of operation Castle Forge, a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa-led joint, multi-national training event. Castle Forge …
(2021-10-08). Sri Lankan teachers take nationwide action, defying government bans. wsws.org The protests, which coincided with World Teachers Day, were held in 300 education divisions and involved over 200 teachers at each location.
(2021-10-07). Private Facebook Group that Organized the July Protests in Cuba Plans Bigger Ones Soon. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — Oct 5, 2021 | The involvement of foreign nationals in the domestic affairs of Cuba is on a level that can scarcely be conceived of in the United States. | HAVANA —After gaining access to their private Facebook group, MintPress can reveal that the people who sparked the July 11 protests in Cuba are planning similar actions for October and November. | The group,
(2021-10-07). US Sanctions against India: Delhi's Planned Purchase of Russia's S-400 Air Defense Systems. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-07). AUKUS Inadvertently Opens Diplomatic Opportunities for Russia with France & India. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2021-10-07). Kellogg's cereal plant workers go on strike for fair pay and benefits and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org Today we look at the strike for pay and benefits by workers across Kellogg's cereal plants in the US; a protest march against mining expansion by tribal communities in Chhattisgarh, India; and more…
(2021-10-07). Indian Immigrants Feel Senate Has Ignored Their Calls to Reform Massive Green Card Backlogs. latinorebels.com "I considered myself a DREAMer," says Dip Patel, 25, founder of Improve the Dream, an organization advocating for immigrant youth who grew up as dependents of long-term visa holders but then lose their legal status in the United States when they turn 21 years old.
(2021-10-07). Coral reefs are dying as climate change decimates ocean ecosystems vital to fish and humans. juancole.com 
By Sam Purkis | — The Chagos Archipelago is one of the most remote, seemingly idyllic places on Earth. Coconut-covered sandy beaches with incredible bird life rim tropical islands in the Indian Ocean, hundreds of miles from any continent. Just below the waves, coral reefs stretch for miles along an underwater mountain chain. It's a …
(2021-10-07). Monday 10/11: Indigenous Peoples' Day Commemoration at Yerba Buena Gardens. indybay.org Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd St. and 4th St., San Francisco (Yelamu, Ohlone Territory)…
(2021-10-07). Tamil activists speak out for rights here and in Sri Lanka. greenleft.org.au Rachel Evans spoke to Tamil refugees and activists Kalyani Inpakumar and Renuga Inpakumar about the continuing persecution of Tamils in Sri Lanka and the campaign for rights here.
(2021-10-07). Alex Saab defense team works to win his release. workers.org 
Oct. 3: The legal team for kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab released the following statement Sept. 14. The struggle to prevent the illegal extradition of Saab from the island nation of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) — where he is incarcerated as a result of U.S. pressure — is continuing on . . . |
(2021-10-07). FILM SCREENING | IT WAS A COUP. peoplesforum.org Join us at The People's Forum for a film screening of It Was A Coup! This is a free, educational program, however, in order to maintain a safe capacity level, we ask that you leave a $6 deposit to reserve your participation. You will be refunded your deposit upon arrival or if you cancel. Please have your confirmation email ready when you arrive. | About "IT WAS A COUP" | It Was A Coup is a feature film that documents the coup in Bolivia, the role of Mexican diplomacy in its defense of asylum and the crimes against humanity during the de facto government of Añez in Bolivia. Unpublished information on the Mexican…
(2021-10-07). What has the Trade "War" between the United States and China achieved? mronline.org 
On July 6, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Chinese imports of around $34 billion, and further tariffs in 2018 and 2019—claiming that trade between U.S. and China had been unfairly skewed in China's favour and needed to be rebalanced.
(2021-10-07). Re-visiting Red Vienna: as an urban project. mronline.org 
The "Vienna Model" for providing subsidized housing is unquestionably one of the singular achievements of Austrian social policy and architectural production.
(2021-10-07). 700,000 in the streets of Brazil demand 'Bolsonaro out!'. workers.org 
The following article was published Oct. 2 on the website of Vermelho, news magazine of the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB), with sources from the Brasil de Fato news agency. Translation: John Catalinotto The sixth round of events of the #ForaBolsonaro (Out with Bolsonaro) National Campaign shook the country Saturday, . . . |
(2021-10-07). Looking Back at Some of the Latinos and Latinas Who Played Lollapalooza This Summer. latinorebels.com We spoke with Latina and Latino artists at this year's Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago about their identity and how the pandemic has affected their music…
(2021-10-07). OPINION: COVID and Latinx Homelessness in Los Angeles. latinorebels.com Time will tell if Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's homeless programs will live up to expectations. But many Angelenos like myself believe these programs are not enough.
(2021-10-07). Flags and towels: Newcastle fans react to Saudi takeover. middleeasteye.net 
Flags and towels: Newcastle fans react to Saudi takeover | Saudi-led takeover of English football club sparks frenzied reactions outside stadium and on social media | Thu, 10/07/2021 – 19: 30 | Newcastle fans added Saudi flags to their Twitter names and put towels on their heads to celebrate the Saudi takeover of their club (MEE/Social media) | Newcastle United fans have reacted to the Saudi takeover…
(2021-10-07). Global supply chain crisis: Workers' health and safety vs. capitalists' profits. workers.org 
At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, panic buying seemed to create a shortage of different necessities, including toilet paper. Midway through the COVID-19 pandemic, housing prices started rising drastically, as demand surpassed supply due to shortages of construction materials. As students returned to in-person learning, schools found . . . |
(2021-10-07). A Company Family: The untold history of Obama and the CIA. mronline.org 
Despite his liberal pretensions, Obama's foreign policy was dreamed up at Langley—which should not have been surprising given his background…
(2021-10-07). Massive strike by steelworkers in South Africa. wsws.org More than 150,000 steel and metal workers went on strike Tuesday in South Africa, demanding substantial wage increases from the employers and vowing to stay out until they achieve this goal.
(2021-10-07). As Rich Nations Waste Doses, Most African Countries Miss 10% Vaccination Goal. zcomm.org "We have recently seen a billionaire take a healthcare worker on a journey into space. But back here on planet Earth we have millions of nurses waiting for a vaccine."
(2021-10-07). 123 Arrested as Climate Activists Block Central Bridge in Finnish Capital. sputniknews.com The demonstrators urge the Finnish government declare a climate emergency and act more forcefully on the climate change, including binding legislation in order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, a decade ahead of the government's current goal of 2035.
(2021-10-07). Japan and Russia Agree to Move Forward on Peace Treaty. telesurenglish.net At a press conference, Kishida reported that during a telephone conversation with Putin, the two agreed to resolve the issue of the status of four islands now controlled by Russia. | RELATED: | The head of government said he expressed his desire to develop relations between Tokyo and Moscow which are mutually beneficial. At the same time, Putin declared his intention to continue dialogue on a variety of bilateral issues. | Japan and Ru…
(2021-10-07). Venezuela Increases Its Production Amid The US Blockade. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the increase in national production despite the U.S. arbitrary sanctions against the Venezuelan people. | RELATED: | He announced that the Local Supply and Production Committees (CLAP) were able to increase their economic efficiency to expand their service to the population. | "They increased their coverage from 6 million to 7 million families," the Bolivarian leader said, expl…
(2021-10-07). Venezuela's CNE: Carter Center to Witness Sunday's Mock Election — 21N Regional Elections. orinocotribune.com A delegation from the Carter Center which is already in Venezuela, will witness the mock election that the National Electoral Council (CNE) will carry out this Sunday, October 10, and will evaluate possible participation as an observer organization in the regional and municipal elections scheduled for November 21, announced on of the rectors of that electoral body, Roberto Picón. | "At this moment there is a team from the Carter Center visiting Venezuela," said Picón in an interview on the local radio station Unión Radio. "We have met with them on a couple of occasions, they will be there during the drill and the…
(2021-10-07). Report: US And Chinese Scientists Were Planning to Create a Brand New Coronavirus In 2018, Leaked Proposals Show. moguldom.com Leaked proposals show that U.S. and Chinese scientists were planning to create a brand-new coronavirus in 2018 before the covid-19 pandemic erupted. A grant application filed in 2018 and submitted to the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) revealed that the international team of scientists planned to blend genetic data of closely related strains …
(2021-10-07). IATSE union defies Hollywood bosses with near-unanimous strike vote. liberationnews.org 
On October 4, 60,000 film and television workers of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike for a living wage, reasonable rest and sustainable benefits. While this does not mean a strike is inevitable, it gives the union and its leadership major leverage in its battle with the …
(2021-10-07). Argentina Seeks Justice For Journalist Killed in Bolivian Coup. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, family members of Argentine journalist Sebastian Moro launched an international campaign to demand an investigation into his death, which occurred in Bolivia during the U.S.-backed coup against Evo Morales in 2019. | RELATED: | The journalist's relatives and human rights organizations chose as a slogan for the campaign "Justice for Sebastian Moro". They held a press conference at the 'Argentinian house' in La Paz. The m…
(2021-10-07). Why America Needs a National Program of Paid Sick and Family Leave. independentmediainstitute.org Keli Vereb wasn't sure how long it would take to recover from complicated neck surgery last year, but she took comfort knowing she'd be able to focus on healing without having to worry about her job. That's because United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2227-01 negotiated a contract with Vereb's employer, U.S. Steel, ensuring paid leave for …
(2021-10-07). Luis Arce Inaugurates Cochabamba's International Book Fair. telesurenglish.net On Oct 6, the President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, inaugurated the 14 ∞ Cochabamba International Book Fair, the first face-to-face event of its kind in the country since the beginning of the pandemic. | "I was always an avid reader and loved to visit this type of event," said the Pres…
(2021-10-07). Salvadoran NGO's Present New Transitional Justice Law Proposal. telesurenglish.net In February 2020, members of the Legislative Assembly approved the Special Law on Transitional Justice, Reparation and National Reconciliation, which was rejected by the victims of the armed conflict and vetoed by President Nayib Bukele as unconstitutional. | RELATED: | Congress did not overcome the president's veto and the law was shelved, so current members of the Justice and Human Rights Commission have resumed the discussio…
(2021-10-07). Russia and Iran Discuss Afghanistan Reconstruction Support. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian met in Moscow. Both countries are interested in promoting further international cooperation to help in the reconstruction of Afghanistan. | RELATED: | Lavrov announced that his country and Iran are coordinating efforts to implement aid initiatives in Afghanistan, a country whose current situation is the resu…
(2021-10-07). Borges Blames Guaidó for Theft of Monómeros. orinocotribune.com Julio Borges, the founder of Venezuela's Justice First party (PJ), former parliamentarian, and fugitive from justice, accused former deputy Juan Guaidó and his Popular Will (VP) allies of embezzling assets, and suggested that Monómeros will soon be removed from the list of Venezuelan assets abroad. | It was you, not me | On September 28, during an interview with a journalists who had supported the National Assembly's actions in 2015, Borges readily offered the opinion that Guaidó, as head of his supposed interim presidency, made poor decisions purportedly for the "protection of funds abroad" and holds, along with…
(2021-10-07). Teamsters for a Democratic Union convention looks forward to defeat of old guard. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL — Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) held its annual convention from October 1-3 in Chicago. Rank-and-file union activists from around the country traveled there to plan out the next steps for the upcoming international union election. TDU is supporting the reformer O'Brien-Zuckerman slate against the other slate, which is backed by the Hoffa old guard within the Teamsters union. | The O'Brien-Zuckerman slate, also known as the OZ Teamsters United slate, has gained a lot of momentum since announcing their intent to run. Ballots for the international union election are being mailed out on Oc…
(2021-10-07). NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo: College athletes can organize. peoplesworld.org 
(2021-10-07). Transcript: "Making the Most of Special Drawing Rights: Approaches to Maximize Impact and Create a Sustainable and Just Recovery" cepr.net CEPR Senior Research Fellow Andrés Arauz participated in an event on October 4th as part of the IMF Annual Meetings, sponsored by CEPR, ActionAid, Afrodad, the Bretton Woods Project, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, Eurodad, Global Policy Forum, Global Call to Action Against Poverty, Jubilee Debt Campaign, Latindadd, Oxfam International, Social Justice in Global …
(2021-10-07). South Africa: COSATU holds one-day protest strike as steel strike continues. wsws.org COSATU and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa are reacting to the extreme social tensions building up and seeking to head off an anti-capitalist movement in the working class.
(2021-10-07). South Africa Interested In Expanding Its Military Influence Against Terrorists. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageFight against terrorism in Mozambique is becoming a military race for African states. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, research fellow in international law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. | Terrorism is still advancing in Africa — and, on the other hand, military projects to defeat it continue to advance. Every day, terrorist militias occupy new spaces, gaining positions in cities and villages where local governments seem to have completely lost control. The situation is particularly serious in northern Mozambique, where terrorists control strategic natural reserves and accumulate re…
(2021-10-07). Saudi-led Coalition Says It Destroyed Houthi Drone Launch Site After Attack On Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Late on October 6, a suicide drone launched from Yemen, allegedly by the Houthis (Ansar Allah), attacked Abha International Airport in the southern Saudi province of 'Asir. | In a statement released by the Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi-led coalition claimed that the drone was successfully intercepted. The coalition said that four of the airport's workers were wounded by shrapnel from the interception. | "The Houthi attempt to target civilians at Abha's civilian airport constitutes a war crime," the…
(2021-10-07). Former top U.S. Army commander in Europe on prospects for U.S. missile system in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of United States Army EuropeU.S. continues to provide military support for Ukrainian Armed Forces In the new episode of the program "National Security Council," Tetiana Popova discussed with General Ben Hodges, the former Commanding General of United States Army Europe, an agreement between Ukraine and the United States on strategic …
(2021-10-07). China Against Defining Relations With US as 'Competition'. sputniknews.com BEIJING (Sputnik) – Beijing does not believe that "competition" is the right word to describe its relationship with Washington, China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi said at a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.